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The Division of Humanities proudly congratulates our student filmmakers for their remarkable achievements at the Puregol...
02/10/2026

The Division of Humanities proudly congratulates our student filmmakers for their remarkable achievements at the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026!

Ang Huling Banlaw ni Susan, a finalist in the Student Short Film Category, directed by CMS students Hezekiah Estorque and Kurt Romulo, received the Panalo sa Manonood (Audience Choice Award).

The film’s lead actress, Prof. Jonalyn Mateo, a faculty member of the Institute of Marine Fisheries and Oceanology, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, was recognized with the Panalong Aktres (Best Actress) Award. The film is also nominated for Best in Editing.

Another CMS student film, Kanibal, directed by Michael Baylon, is also a finalist in the Student Short Film Category.

Congratulations to our young filmmakers! We are proud of your work, your stories, and the voices you bring to the screen. Keep telling stories that represent the regions and bring them to wider audiences.

Photos from Puregold Cinepanalo

Dr. Ferdinand P. Jarin presented his paper entitled "Ang Kalyeng Walang Kamatayan: Ang Paglalandas ni Leoncio P. Deriada...
30/09/2026

Dr. Ferdinand P. Jarin presented his paper entitled "Ang Kalyeng Walang Kamatayan: Ang Paglalandas ni Leoncio P. Deriada sa Panitikan ng Banwa at Bansa" at the 2026 National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) Research Colloquium last September 29, 2026 at the Metropolitan Theater ( Ballroom ), Ermita, Manila.

✨Pagbati, Prof. Jarin!

The Division of Humanities, DYUP, and UP Visayas proudly congratulates Justine Questorio for being named 1st Runner-Up i...
28/09/2026

The Division of Humanities, DYUP, and UP Visayas proudly congratulates Justine Questorio for being named 1st Runner-Up in the recently concluded K5 News FM Live Reporting Competition! 🥳

Our sincere appreciation goes to Asst. Prof. Aljohn Torreta, Justine’s coach, for his guidance, preparation, and support throughout the competition. ✨

Congratulations, Justine! 🎉

Padayon sa pag-hasa sang imo talento kag sa pagdala sang ngalan sang UP Visayas, DYUP, kag Division of Humanities! 🌻

Next stop: Regional Level! 🎙️

The 6th Leoncio P. Deriada Literary Prize (Student Category) is now accepting entries. This year's contest genres are sh...
21/09/2026

The 6th Leoncio P. Deriada Literary Prize (Student Category) is now accepting entries. This year's contest genres are short story and creative nonfiction.

LEONCIO P. DERIADA LITERARY PRIZE (STUDENT CATEGORY)
CONTEST RULES


1. This annual contest is open to college students of UP Visayas in both Miag-ao and Iloilo City campuses (except for those who have opted instead to join the Open Category of Padya Deriada para sa Panulatan in the same year).

2. For 2026, the contest genres are Short Story and Creative Nonfiction. The divisions are regional languages (Hiligaynon, Kinaray-a, Aklanon) and other languages (Filipino, English).

3. Entries for the Short Story and Creative Nonfiction Categories should have a minimum of five (5) pages and should not exceed ten (10) pages.

4. Entries may be on any topic but preferably anchored on writing for the region/writing from the region.

5. Only one entry for each category is allowed per author although one may submit an entry in the two categories.

6. Entries, or portions thereof, must be unpublished (in print and/or online) and must not have won in any other contest.

7. Translations of published and/or prize-winning works or portions thereof, are likewise not eligible for a prize.

8. Adaptations of published works in print or online, including works in a different genre and language by the same author are disqualified.

9. Submission of digital entries must be accompanied by an official entry form, which may be downloaded here: https://tinyurl.com/lpderiada-lit-prize-entry-form
a. The author’s name, or any other identifiable marking, should not appear on the pages and/or file name of the digital entry.
b. A digital copy of the entry in PDF format and official entry form must be sent to [email protected] strictly following this format for the subject line of the email: Last Name_ Genre [Short Story/ Creative Nonfiction].
c. The pdf file name should indicate only the genre and title of the literary work: Short Story/Creative Nonfiction_Title
d. If a contestant is joining more than one genre, the entry for each genre must be emailed separately.
e. Entries must be double-spaced on letter-size paper. The font should be Calibri 12 or Times New Roman 12.

10. By submitting their entries to the Leoncio P. Deriada Literary Prize (Student Category), contestants give the Division of Humanities of UP Visayas consent to publish these works in print and online. The copyright of the work remains with the author.

11. The decision of the judges is final. The judges may decide not to award a prize if there is no deserving entry.

12. The prizes for the Student Category for both Short Story and Creative Nonfiction are:

Grand Prize​Php 5,000.00
Runner-up​Php 2,500.00

13. The deadline for the submission of entries is November 30, 2026. The names of the winners will be announced on January 13, 2027.

Associate Professor, Kevin Pison Piamonte's Candè wins Best Feature at the Apulia Web Fest 2026!Congratulations Prof. Pi...
14/09/2026

Associate Professor, Kevin Pison Piamonte's Candè wins Best Feature at the Apulia Web Fest 2026!

Congratulations Prof. Piamonte and the rest of the team that created Candè!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! We warmly invite scholars, teachers, researchers, students, writers, artists, and environmenta...
09/09/2026

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

We warmly invite scholars, teachers, researchers, students, writers, artists, and environmental advocates to Flows & Waves: The 7th ASLE–ASEAN Ecocritical Conference, happening 14–16 January 2027 at the University of the Philippines Visayas–Iloilo City Campus.

For three days, we will gather to explore maritime and riverine ecologies, literature, culture, environmental justice, and Southeast Asian futures.

Situated in Panay, the birthplace of the epic Hinilawod, the conference foregrounds water as both archive and living presence, bringing regionally grounded perspectives to global conversations on blue humanities, environmental justice, and more-than-human futures.

📌 Early-bird registration: PHP 4,500 until 15 October 2026
📌 Registration deadline: 15 December 2026
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/FLOWS-WAVES2027

Non-presenters are most welcome to register and participate for the same fees.

See you in Iloilo!

Rest in Peace +Dr. Resil B. Mojares(4 September 1943 - 5 September 2026)2016 Visiting Literary Artist UP Visayas Nagapas...
05/09/2026

Rest in Peace +

Dr. Resil B. Mojares
(4 September 1943 - 5 September 2026)

2016 Visiting Literary Artist
UP Visayas

Nagapasalamat kami sa kahigayonan nga mabatian gikan sa imo mismo ang mga ideya nahanungod sa madalom nga pag-usisa sa panulatan nga amon ginabasa.

Congratulations to Julia Marie Milana (BA in Literature IV) for having been conferred a Graphic Salute Award by the Phil...
01/09/2026

Congratulations to Julia Marie Milana (BA in Literature IV) for having been conferred a Graphic Salute Award by the Philippines Graphic!

The award is a special recognition given to writers whose work is published in the Philippines Graphic Reader. It is presented during the yearly Nick Joaquin Literary Awards.

Julia's short story "The Father's Daughter" was published in the January 2026 issue of the magazine.

Padayon, Julia! ✨

A milestone for stronger, more responsive administrative support! 🌟The Division of Humanities, UP Visayas successfully c...
01/09/2026

A milestone for stronger, more responsive administrative support! 🌟

The Division of Humanities, UP Visayas successfully conducted the Staff GUIDE (Governance and Upskilling for Innovation, Development, and Excellence) Module on August 28–August 29, 2026.

The two-day workshop brought the Division staff together to finalize the Division of Humanities Staff Guidebook and collaboratively plan staff-led programs, trainings, and developmental activities for AY 2026–2027.

The completed Guidebook is envisioned as a sustainable institutional resource that promotes consistency, accountability, continuity, and efficiency in administrative operations, while providing a clear reference for current and future personnel.

Here’s to building a more organized, empowered, innovative, and excellent Humanities team! 🌻

Padayon mga anak ni Mother Bulan! 🌻
10/07/2026

Padayon mga anak ni Mother Bulan! 🌻

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